Category: LifeStyle

It's more than kicks or sneakers, it's more than designer socks, it's more than the miscellaneous and uncategorizable. It's about giving you an insider's view of what products and the like inform the lives of the distinguished in sports and pop culture. And perhaps, you can be informed in the same way.

UA and Foot Locker release Kemba Walker sneaker
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UA and Foot Locker release Kemba Walker sneaker

By Sandy DoverDecember 17, 2013

The Charlotte Bobcats are currently in the midst of asserting their will on the Eastern Conference and jockeying for position among the 'Least', and star point Kemba Walker is a big part of their upward...

Nike gives shine to the LeBron 11 Miami Nights
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Nike gives shine to the LeBron 11 Miami Nights

By Sandy DoverDecember 13, 2013

You can never go wrong with black, steel gray, and hot pink, especially on the Nike LeBron 11 . You just can't. 'Nuff said. And you can get these on December 14. See more below,...

Ebony & Ivory: adidas Originals Mutombo
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Ebony & Ivory: adidas Originals Mutombo

By Sandy DoverDecember 13, 2013

Dikembe Mutombo, without doubt, is one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. Known primarily as a dominant defensive force in the NBA, he was also one of the biggest personalities and one...

'Reign'-y Day: Reebok Kamikaze II "Trail Blazers"
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'Reign'-y Day: Reebok Kamikaze II "Trail Blazers"

By Sandy DoverDecember 13, 2013

Shawn Kemp came to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade after spending two prior seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A perennial All-Star, "The Reignman" didn't quite work out in Oregon, for a number of...

Air Jordan No. 12 returns as a Retro in "Taxi"
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Air Jordan No. 12 returns as a Retro in "Taxi"

By Sandy DoverDecember 13, 2013

The original Air Jordan XII was a beacon from Nike that change was inevitable and it was going to continue. After Michael Jordan proved to the world that he could return from retirement and dominate...

Nike debuts the Kobe Prelude II
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Nike debuts the Kobe Prelude II

By Sandy DoverDecember 13, 2013

Upon their initial release, the second Nike name signature shoe of Kobe Bean Bryant, the then-Zoom Kobe II, was one of the most unique sneakers of the time. The first to incorporate Nike's Free technology...

Minnesota Timberwolves sleeve-up "Lights Out" unis
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Minnesota Timberwolves sleeve-up "Lights Out" unis

By Sandy DoverDecember 12, 2013

They were already debuted on the day before Thanksgiving this season, but most people didn't see the debut game of the Minnesota Timberwolves' "Lights Out" uniforms, and so here's a closer look at the threads....

Brand Jordan celebrates 10+ years with Melo M10
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Brand Jordan celebrates 10+ years with Melo M10

By Sandy DoverDecember 11, 2013

One of the greatest things is the world as a basketball player is usually to have your very first pair of Air Jordans. The standard of excellence ever since Michael Jordan became a Chicago Bull...

adidas retro-releases the 'Crazy 1'
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adidas retro-releases the 'Crazy 1'

By Sandy DoverDecember 11, 2013

Before he became known as The Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant was a youthful, Sprite-pitching NBA All-Star wearing adidas Basketball shoes. Contrary to many people's memory, Kobe had a stable of quasi-signature and canon signature shoes...

Ektio releases two new colorways of the Breakaway
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Ektio releases two new colorways of the Breakaway

By Sandy DoverDecember 11, 2013

For the last two years, Ektio has made its name more prominently claiming to be the first to create basketball's first anti-inversion sneaker, the Breakaway. Though it's met its share of critics, the Breakaway has...